Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1)  Udyam Abhilasha, the Entrepreneurship Awareness Campaign is launched by-

a) NITI Aayog

b) SIDBI

c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

d) Ministry of HRD

Inspired by: [pib] Udyam Abhilasha

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-udyam-abhilasha/

Q.2) MASCOT the first robot to land on the surface of an asteroid is launched by:

a) ISRO and NASA

b) Japanese space agency- JAXA

c) European Space Agency

d) Russian Federal Space Agency

Inspired by: Japan drops new robot on asteroid

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/japan-drops-new-robot-on-asteroid/

Q.3) The Quintero One, a product recently launched is the name of an:

a) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

b) Hyperloop Passenger Capsule

c) Fastest Bullet Train

d) Largest Turboprop Aircraft

Inspired by: ‘1,200 km/hour’: World’s first Hyperloop passenger capsule unveiled

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/1200-km-hour-worlds-first-hyperloop-passenger-capsule-unveiled/

Q.4) With reference to the Mission Gange Rafting Expedition, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The mission is partnered by NITI Aayog.
2. It will begin from Gangotri and conclude in the Bay of Bengal.
3. It will be led by the first Indian woman to scale Mount Everest Ms. Bachendri Pal.

Select the correct codes:

a) All are correct.

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) 3 only

Inspired by: [pib] Rafting expedition “Mission Gange”

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-rafting-expedition-mission-gange/

 

Q.5) Global Skills Park (GSP) to be established in Madhya Pradesh is set to be financed by:

a) BRICS Bank

b) Asian Development Bank

c) World Bank

d) None of these.

Inspired by: [pib] India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign up for India’s First Global Skills Park

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-and-asian-development-bank-adb-sign-up-for-indias-first-global-skills-park/

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Q.1) With reference to RE-INVESTMENT, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative of NITI Aayog.
2. RE-Invest is a global platform to explore strategies for development and deployment of renewables.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] PM inaugurates first assembly of the International Solar Alliance

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-pm-inaugurates-first-assembly-of-the-international-solar-alliance/

Q.2) With reference to the Karnataka Good Samaritan and Medical Professional (Protection and Regulation during Emergency Situations) Bill 201, consider the following statements:

1. The legislation aims to give protection to good Samaritans and ensure immediate medical assistance for road accident victims within the ‘golden hour’.
2. It also makes it mandatory for all government and private hospitals to give first aid to accident victims
3. It covers the costs of “running around to courts and police stations” and grants the “Samaritans” exemption from repeated attendance in courts.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 2 and 3

b) Only 2

c) Only 3

d) None of the these

Inspired by: President gives assent to India’s first good Samaritan Bill

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/president-gives-assent-to-indias-first-good-samaritan-bill/

Q.3) Global Geoparks Network (GGN) is an initiative of:

a) WWF

b) IUCN

c) UNESCO

d) UNEP

Inspired by: Geological Survey chooses heritage locations in Maharashtra and Karnataka for UNESCO site status

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/geological-survey-chooses-heritage-locations-in-maharashtra-and-karnataka-for-unesco-site-status/

Q.4) With reference to the “Experimental Forecasts Land Surface Product”, a hydrological model for Moisture Mapping of India, consider the following statements:

1. The model has been prepared by ISRO.
2. This for the first time will provide a country-wide soil moisture forecast at seven and 30-day lead times.
3. The forecast is crucial for the Kharif Season.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

Inspired by: For the first time, India gets its soil moisture map

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/for-the-first-time-india-gets-its-soil-moisture-map/

Q.5) The Economic Freedom Index is released by:

a) IMF

b) World Bank

c) WEF

d) None of the above

Inspired by: India is placed 96th among 162 countries on Economic Freedom Index

Business Standard

 

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Q.1) Which of the following countries is/are the members of Gulf Cooperation Council?

1. Bahrain
2. Kuwait
3. Oman
4. Qatar

Select the correct codes:

a) 2, 3, 4

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 4

d) All of the above.

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Raja Mandala: The Gulf in foreign policy

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-raja-mandala-the-gulf-in-foreign-policy/

Q.2) The RUN-LLP (Reserve Unique Name – Limited Liability Partnership) is an initiative of-

a) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

b) Ministry of Corporate Affairs

c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Inspired by: [pib] Incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) through a complete online system

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-pib-incorporation-of-limited-liability-partnership-llp-through-a-complete-online-system/

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements about Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI):

1. It is an indicator of business activity both in the manufacturing and services sectors.
2. It is calculated separately for the manufacturing and services sectors.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Growth of Indian manufacturing sector picks up: Nikkei India Manufacturing PMI

Business Standard

Q.4) Vayoshreshtha Samman is a Scheme of National Awards instituted by –

a) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

b) Ministry of HRD

c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

d) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Inspired by: Vice President Confers “Vayoshreshtha Samman – 2018”

Press Information Bureau

 

Q.5) The Wardha Resolution of the Working Committee of the INC is popularly known as:

a) Swadeshi Resolution

b) Quit India Resolution

c) Civil Disobedience Resolution

d) Resolution for Complete Independence

Inspired by: CWC to meet in Wardha on Oct. 2

The Hindu

 

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Q.1) With reference to the Model Code of Conduct during elections, consider the following statements:

1. MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections.
2. It is mainly regulated with respect to speeches, polling day, polling booths, election manifestos, processions and general conduct.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All of the above

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: MCC to kick in right after premature dissolution of Assembly: EC

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mcc-to-kick-in-right-after-premature-dissolution-of-assembly-ec/

Q.2) Gandhi Trail was recently in news is a –

a) Circuit of Places associated with M. Gandhi’s Satyagraha

b) Villages in transit of Dandi March

c) Gandhi’s ashram in Transvaal

d) Ashrams associated Swachh Bharat in Gujarat

Inspired by: [pib] Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-mahatma-gandhi-international-sanitation-convention/

Q.3) With reference to the Corporate Social Responsibility Framework of India, consider the following statements:

1. It is applicable to all Indian and foreign companies registered in India only.
2. All the CSR activities are not necessarily to be carried out in India.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) All are incorrect.

Inspired by: Govt forms committee on Corporate Social Responsibility

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-forms-committee-on-corporate-social-responsibility/

Q.4) Recently the United States and Morocco launched the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum’s (GCTF) Terrorist Travel Initiative. Which of the following statements about GCTF is/are correct?

1. The Global Counter-terrorism Forum is a body under the United Nations Security Council.
2. Both India and Pakistan are founding members of this forum.

Select the correct code:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) All are incorrect.

Inspired by: Initiative to stop terrorist travel launched on UNGA sidelines

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/initiative-to-stop-terrorist-travel-launched-on-unga-sidelines/

Q.5) The report “Reinvigorating Trade and Inclusive Growth” is released by-

a) IMF

b) WTO

c) World Bank

d) All of these.

Inspired by: WTO, IMF, World Bank seek ‘urgent’ international trade reforms

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/wto-imf-world-bank-seek-urgent-international-trade-reforms/

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Q.1) The Loo Review campaign under the Swachh Bharat Mission is partnered with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs by-

a) Microsoft

b) Google

c) Facebook

d) Whatsapp

Inspired by: [pib] MoHUA partners with Google to launch #LooReview Campaign

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-mohua-partners-with-google-to-launch-looreview-campaign/

Q.2) With reference to the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiative, Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. SATAT is an initiative of MoEFCC.
2. It is aimed to set up Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) production plants and make available CBG in the market for use in automotive fuels.

Select the correct codes:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: [pib] SATAT Initiative

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-satat-initiative/

Q.3) With reference to the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), which of the following statements is/are  incorrect?

1. A State Government may use complete corpus of the funds available under the SDRF for providing immediate relief against local disasters.
2. Local Disasters are such which are not included in the notified list of disasters of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Select the correct codes:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: Centre to hike grant for SDRF

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-to-hike-grant-for-sdrf/

Q.4) Which of the following phenomena are not included in the notified list of disasters of the MHA covered under State Disaster Relief Funds?

1. Pest Attack
2. Cold Waves
3. Hailstorms
4. Frost

Select the correct options:

a) 1, 3, 4

b) 3 and 4

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: Centre to hike grant for SDRF

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-to-hike-grant-for-sdrf/

Q.5) ” Her music opened a vibrant dialogue between the north and the south and the west and the east. She was invited to render a concert before the UN General Assembly, where she performed masterfully before a spellbound audience. The bhava and rasa which her music inspired, overwhelmed the Rasikas and often left them in tears. A ‘Bhajagovindam’ or a ‘Bhavayami’ elevated the listener to a higher plane of emotion or bhakti.”

Which of the following eminent personality is addressed in the above paragraph?

a) L. Vasanthakumari

b) Vedavalli

c) Muktha

d) S. Subbulakshmi

Inspired by:  Press Information Bureau

 

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Q.1) Which of the following bodies/ministries is the national counterpart of the India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) for 2018-2022?

a) NITI Aayog

b) Ministry of HRD

c) Ministry of Home Affairs

d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Inspired by: [pib] India and the UN to sign a Five-Year Sustainable Development Framework (2018-2022)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-and-the-un-to-sign-a-five-year-sustainable-development-framework-2018-2022/

Q.2) The Centre of Excellence for Data Analytics (CEDA) is an initiative of-

a) Ministry of HRD

b) National Informatics Centre

c) CERT-In

d) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Inspired by: [pib] Centre of Excellence for Data Analytics (CEDA)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-centre-of-excellence-for-data-analytics-ceda/

Q.3) The Doctrine of Coverture is related to-

a) Legal Rights of women after Marriage

b) Immunity against arbitrary Divorce

c) Alimony to women post Divorce

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: Adultery no longer a criminal offence as SC scraps Section 497 of IPC

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/adultery-no-longer-a-criminal-offence-as-sc-scraps-section-497-of-ipc/

Q.4) Consider the following statements related to the provisions for reservations of backward classes in promotions:

1. The reservation in promotions is explicitly mentioned in the article 16 (4-A) of the Constitution of India.
2. It is originally mentioned in the art. 16 as enshrined by the constitution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Removing biases

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-removing-biases/

Q.5) Which of the following statements best describes “carbon fertilization”?

a) Increased plant growth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

b) Increased temperature of Earth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

c) Increased acidity of oceans as a result of increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

d) Adaptation of all living beings on Earth to the climate change brought about by the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Inspired by: CSP-2108

 

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Q.1) The Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) report is released by-

a) World Bank

b) IMF

c) World Economic Forum

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Why economic freedom is important in India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-why-economic-freedom-is-important-in-india/

Q.2) Werther effect was recently seen in news is related to-

a) Infanticides

b) Suicides

c) Maternal Mortality

d) Severe Acute Malnutrition

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Suicides of married women: A problem long-ignored

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-suicides-of-married-women-a-problem-long-ignored/

Q.3) WAYU, the Wind Augmentation Purifying Unit recently established in developed by-

a) Indian Meteorological Department

b) ISRO

c) CSIR- National Environment Engineering and Research Institute

d) Tata Inst. Of Fundamental Research

Inspired by: [pib] WAYU- Air Pollution Mitigation Device

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-wayu-air-pollution-mitigation-device/

Q.4) Astra, the all weather beyond-visual-range developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation is an-

a) Air to Air missile

b) Surface to Air Missile

c) Anti-aircraft gun

d) Ballistic Missile

Inspired by: [pib] Successful Flight Test of Astra BVR Air-to-Air Missile

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-successful-flight-test-of-astra-bvr-air-to-air-missile/

Q.5) The Champions of the Earth Award is issued by-

a) UNFCCC

b) UNEP

c) IUPN

d) UN Convention on Desertification

Inspired by: PM Modi gets UN’s ‘Champions of the Earth’ award

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pm-modi-gets-uns-champions-of-the-earth-award/

 

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Q.1) Financial Inclusion Index, recently seen in the news, is prepared by:

a) RBI

b) IRDA

c) Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance

d) Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance

Inspired by: [pib] Financial Inclusion Index

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-financial-inclusion-index/

Q.2) PSBLoansin59min is related to:

a) RBI report on NPA crisis

b) A fintech portal for faster loan processing

c) A new payment gateway being developed in India

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] A web portal for approval for MSME loans up to Rs. 1 crore within 59 minutes

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-a-web-portal-for-approval-for-msme-loans-up-to-rs-1-crore-within-59-minutes/

Q.3)  Consider the following statements regarding recently released human capital score:

1. The study is conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the request of the IMF
2. India is the worst performer in the South Asian region and all its neighbours are above in ranking from India

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: India ranks 158th in ‘human capital’ score

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-ranks-158th-in-human-capital-score/

Q.4) Goswami Committee is related to:

a) Mumbai Bomb blasts

b) Banking Reforms

c) Electoral Reforms

d) Rural Development

Inspired by: Enact strong laws to cleanse Politics: Supreme Court

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/enact-strong-laws-to-cleanse-politics-supreme-court/

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding recently constituted UN Global Media Compact for SDGs

1. It is an alliance of news and entertainment media and it is committing to work with the United Nations to foster public discourse and spur action on the SDGs
2. India’s ministry of information and broadcasting is among more than 30 founding compact members

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in UN Global Media Compact

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ministry-of-information-and-broadcasting-in-un-global-media-compact/

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Q.1) Recently the centenary of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha was celebrated. Which of the given statements about Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha is/are correct?

1. It was founded by Mahatma Gandhi along with Annie Besant.
2. Gandhi himself took the first Hindi class in Madras.
3. In 1964, the institution was recognised by the Indian Government as one of the Institutes of National Importance.

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 3 only

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: [pib] Centenary Celebrations of Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-president-of-india-inaugurates-centenary-celebrations-of-dakshin-bharat-hindi-prachar-sabha/

Q.2) Consider the following statements about E-Vidhan Project:

1. E-Vidhan is a mission mode project to digitize judicial records and various judgments of the Courts.
2. This is part of Digital India programme under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) All of the above

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] National Orientation workshop on National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-orientation-workshop-on-national-e-vidhan-application-neva/

Q.3) With reference to the G4 Nations, consider the following statements:

1. Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan are the four countries comprising G4.
2. Its primary aim is to acquire permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: India to focus on climate change, South-South cooperation at U.N.

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-to-focus-on-climate-change-south-south-cooperation-at-u-n/

Q.4) The TX2 programme is an initiative of-

a) WWF

b) IUCN

c) Humane Society International

d) Birdlife International

Inspired by: Wild Tiger Population Nearly Doubles in Nepal

EcoWatch

Q.5) Recently Pakyong Airport, Sikkim’s first-ever airport was inaugurated. Which of the following statements about the airport is/are correct?

1. It is a Greenfield airport under the UDAN Scheme.
2. It is built by Airports Authority of India.
3. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has been entrusted with the security of the Pakyong airport.

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: PM Modi to inaugurate Sikkim’s first-ever airport

Business Standard

 

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Q.1) The Rule of Law Index is released by-

a) UNECOSOC

b) UNHCR

c) World Justice Project

d) International Court of Justice

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The law of happiness

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-law-of-happiness/

Q.2) Which of the following organisations are not included in World Bank Groups Country Partnership Framework (CPF)?

a) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

b) International Finance Corporation (IFC)

c) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: World Bank endorses new Country Partnership Framework for India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/world-bank-endorses-new-country-partnership-framework-for-india/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes Kunthianus) is a shrub endemic to the shola forests of the Western Ghats in South India particularly the Nilgiris
2. Nilgiri Hills got their name from the blue colored Nilgiri Tahr.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: People cutting down Neelakurinji plants to be fined

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/people-cutting-down-neelakurinji-plants-to-be-fined/

Q.4) Consider the following statements about Hungry Water Effect:

1. Hungry Water is the released dam water devoid of any silt or sediment thereby making it more prone to carry on-way sediments.
2. Subsequent discharge of such water from the dam leads to inundation and waterlogging of large areas.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: What caused Kerala Floods?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/what-caused-kerala-floods/

Q.5) The Pardoning Powers of Governor are enshrined in the Constitution of India under which of the following article?

a) Article 161

b) Article 162

c) Article 163

d) Article 164

Inspired by: Explained: Governor’s Pardoning Power

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-governors-pardoning-power/

 

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Q.1) With reference to the National Board of Examination (NBE), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. NBE is an autonomous body under the Ministry of HRD.
2. It conducts NEET and JEE exams for higher education in Medical and Engineering careers.
3. It is also the nodal agency for conducting the licensing examination for Indian Citizens who have obtained their MBBS equivalent outside India.

Select the correct codes from following options:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

Inspired by: [pib] National Board of Examinations

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-board-of-examinations/

Q.2) Paris Club was recently seen in news is related to which of the following issues?

a) Sustainable Solutions for Debt Recovery

b) Watchdog for Cross Border Insolvency

c) Global Regulator of Sovereign Bonds

d) Guarantors for Sovereign Debt

Inspired by: Who is at risk from China’s Belt and Road Initiative debt trap?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/who-is-at-risk-from-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-debt-trap/

Q.3) ISRO is scouting for a location on the western sea coast near Gujarat to set up another launch pad for Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV). With reference to the SSLV, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. ISRO will use SSLV for its manned mission on moon, the Gaganyaan.
2. ISRO is developing the SSLV to offer affordable launch options for smaller satellites through Antrix.

Select the correct codes from following options:

a) Both are correct

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) All are incorrect.

Inspired by: ISRO setting up launch pad for Gaganyaan mission

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/isro-setting-up-launch-pad-for-gaganyaan-mission/

Q.4) With reference to the eligibility criteria under Adoption Regulations, 2017, consider the following statements:

1. Individuals in a live-in relationship will can adopt children within and from India.
2. Single women can adopt a child of any gender; however single men can adopt only boys.
3. Applicants must have to be physically, mentally and financially stable to raise a child.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct.

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 2

Inspired by: Live-in partners can adopt now

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/live-in-partners-can-adopt-now/

Q.5) For which of the following developmental project, Environmental Impact Assessment is a mandatory norm?

1. Mining Projects
2. Industrial Projects
3. Thermal Power Projects
4. River Valley, Multipurpose, Irrigation and H.E. Projects
5. Infrastructure Development and Miscellaneous Projects
6. Nuclear Power Projects

Select the correct codes:

a) 1, 2, 3, 5

b) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

c) 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

d) 1, 2, 3

Inspired by: Now outsourced eco-impact checks

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/now-outsourced-eco-impact-checks/

 

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Q.1) Nikshay Version 2.0 a web based application is related to which of the following issue?

a) National Tuberculosis Programme

b) National AIDS control programme

c) National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP)

d) Non-communicable Diseases

Inspired by: [pib] Health Ministry launches sputum sample transportation Through Dept of Post

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-health-ministry-launches-sputum-sample-transportation-through-dept-of-post/

Q.2) With reference to the Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna (ABVKY), consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. It seeks to provide insurance to its subscribers, who are mainly formal sector workers and who have become unemployed for whatever reason.
3. This scheme is a relief payable in cash directly to their Bank Account in case of unemployment and while they search for new engagement.

Select the correct codes:

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) None of the above.

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Q.3) The Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER) to be set up with the ISRO is set to be located in –

a) PMO

b) Ministry of Defense

c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

d) Ministry of Home Affairs

Inspired by: [pib] MHA signs MoU with ISRO to set up an Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response

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Q.4) With reference to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safeguards, consider the following statements:

1. These are a system of inspection and verification of the peaceful uses of nuclear materials.
2. It is part of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), supervised by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
3. It contributes to nuclear arms control and disarmament.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: India puts four more nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards

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Q.5) Recently first-of-its-kind National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO) was launched to store names and details of people convicted for various sexual offences across the country. With reference to the NDSO, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. India is the first Asian country to do so.
2. The database will include offenders convicted under charges of rape, gang rape, Protection of Children from Sexual Offenders Act (POCSO) and eve teasing.
3. It will be maintained by the National Crime Records Bureau which will also track whether the State police were updating the records on time.

Select the correct codes:

a) All are correct

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: Sex offenders’ registry launched with 4.4 lakh entries

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Q.1) The global telecom body International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has recently decided to set up its local area office for South Asia in New Delhi. Which of the following statements about ITU is/are correct?

1. It is United Nations specialised agency for Information and Communication Technologies.
2. Its entry is open for all countries, Private Companies as well as institutions.
3. India has been member of ITU since 1869.

Select the correct codes:

a) All are correct

b) Only 3

c) 1 and 3

d) 1 and 2

Inspired by: ITU South Asia area office and tech innovation centre to be set up in Delhi

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Q.2) With reference to the Upgraded Akash Missile Systems, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is made by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
2. It is procured under Buy Indian Programme.
3. It has a large operational envelope, from 30 metre to a maximum of 20 km.

Select the correct codes:

a) All are correct

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) Only 2

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Q.3) Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) is a project aimed to improve the safety and operational performance of selected existing dams and mitigate risks to ensure safety of downstream population and property.

Which of the following statements about DRIP is/are correct?

1. It is aided from IMF funds.
2. It was launched in 2012 by Central Water Commission (CWC) under Ministry of Water Resources.
3. It is operated in all states and union territories of India.

Select the correct codes:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves Revised Cost Estimate of Dam rehabilitation and Improvement Project

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Q.4) Article 123 of the Constitution of India confers power to the President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament. Which of the following statements about this power is/are not correct?

a) The decision of the President to issue an ordinance can be questioned in a court of Law.

b) Ordinance issued by the President must be laid before both the houses of Parliament when it reassembles.

c) From the date of reassembly the ordinance is valid for a period of six months.

d) Ordinance cannot be issued to amend the constitution.

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Q.5) Which of the following state(s) or UT(s) is/are a part of Southern Zonal Council?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Puducherry
3. Karnataka
4. Telangana

Select the correct codes:

a) All of the above

b) 1, 3, 4

c) 1, 2, 4

d) 1 and 4 only

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Q.1) The ‘e-Sahaj’ portal for grant of Security Clearance is an initiative under which of the following ministries?

a) Ministry of Defence

b) Ministry of Home Affairs

c) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

d) Ministry of External Affairs

Inspired by: [pib] ‘e-Sahaj’ portal for grant of Security Clearance

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Q.2) Recently government has launched C-DAC Information Media Server (CIMS) for enhancing Good Governance. Which of the following statements about CIMS is/are not correct?

a) It is an initiative under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

b) It is a dedicated computer appliance having specialized application software to provide audio and video on demand.

c) It does not require any special purpose internet service provider or data connectivity.

d) It is built with single board computer having powerful and energy efficient multi-core processor.

Inspired by: [pib] C-DAC Information Media Server (CIMS)

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Q.3) With reference to the chemical properties of elements, consider the following statements:

1. All isotopes of a given element have the same number of protons in each atom but different number of electrons.
2. The number of protons within the atom’s nucleus is called atomic number and is equal to the number of electrons.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) All are incorrect.

Inspired by: [pib] Medical Cyclotron Facility Cyclone-30, Kolkata

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Q.3) Cyclone-30 is a-

a) Medical kit for treatment during nuclear hazards

b) Equipment used for generating radio-isotopes

c) Radiotherapy equipment for Cancer treatment

d) A Radioactive -isotope used for burning Cancer tissue

Inspired by: [pib] Medical Cyclotron Facility Cyclone-30, Kolkata

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Q.4) With reference to the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), consider the following statements:

1. C-DAC is an autonomous Scientific Society under Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
2. It was the nodal agency in the making of India’s first supercomputer PARAM.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) All are incorrect.

Inspired by: [pib] C-DAC Information Media Server (CIMS)

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Q.5) Exercise Aviaindra is an Air Force level exercise between India and which of the following countries?

a) Rwanda

b) Romania

c) Russia

d) Republic of Congo

Inspired by: Exercise Aviaindra-18 Commences at xxxxxx

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Q.1) Which of the following international Protocol/Treaty deals with phasing out of Ozone depleting substances?

a) Kyoto Protocol

b) Montreal Protocol

c) Geneva Protocol

d) Kigali Agreement

Inspired by: [pib] India first country in the world to develop Cooling Action Plan

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Q.2) Recently the India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) was released by-

a) NITI Aayog

b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

c) Bureau of Energy Efficiency

d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Inspired by: [pib] India first country in the world to develop Cooling Action Plan

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Q.3) With reference to the MPs Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the given statements is/are not correct?

1. It is a programme is funded and administered by Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It allots ₹5 crore per year to each Member of Parliament (MP) to be spent on projects of their choice in their constituency.
3. This scheme doesn’t apply to the nominated members of both houses and Members of Rajya Sabha.

Select the correct codes:

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) Only 3

Inspired by: CIC wants break-up of how MPLADS funds are utilized

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Q.4) Recently Kerala Tourism’s won the prestigious gold awards of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). In context to the PATA which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is an autonomous arm of the UNESCO.
2. The PATA Awards are presented to outstanding entries in the principal categories of Marketing; Education and Training; Environment, and Heritage and Culture.

Select the correct codes:

a) Both 1and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Kerala Tourism bags coveted awards

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Q.5) With reference to the shifting cultivation in India, which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Jhum – Assam
2. Ponam – Kerala
3. Podu – Odisha
4. Bewar masha penda – Jharkhand

Select the correct code:

a) All of the above

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 4

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: NITI Aayog for clear policy on ‘jhum’ cultivation

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Q.1) In context to the HIV estimation in India, consider the following statements:

1. The first round of HIV estimation in India was done in 1998.
2. NACO undertakes HIV estimations biennially in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: NACO releases HIV Estimations 2017 report

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Q.2) Which of the following statements about India’s first underwater robotic drone EyeROV Tuna, is NOT correct?

a) It is developed by Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO.

b) It can be easily accessed and controlled with the supporting attached and connected hardware such as laptops and joysticks.

c) It can be navigated up to a depth of 50 metres to take real-time HD video images to examine ship hulls or undersea cables or bridge moorings.

d) It weighs less than 10 kilogram and can be used for inspection of ship hulls, ports, dams and nuclear power plants.

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Q.3) With reference to the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) consider the following statements:

1. It is the amount of dissolved oxygen required by aerobic biological organisms to break down organic material present in a given water sample.
2. It is most commonly expressed in litres of oxygen.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: More river stretches are now critically polluted: CPCB

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Q.4) Prolonged consumption of fluoride-contaminated water leads to dental and skeletal fluorosis. With reference to the fluorosis, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. Consumption of water having fluoride content above 1.5 mg per litre is considered dangerous to health.
2. Mottled teeth and crippled backbone and limbs are manifestation of the disease.
3. Presently there is no medication available against fluorosis but phasing out the use of excess fluoride polluted water can be done.

Select the correct codes:

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

c) Only 3

Inspired by: Many Odisha schoolchildren hit by fluoride contamination

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Q.5) With reference to the Chiller Star Labelling Program, consider the following statements:

1. It has been formulated by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
2. It will promote advancement technology for central HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems to improve energy efficiency.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: Power Ministry launches ambitious program on energy efficiency in Chillers

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Q.1) Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar and Red Sindhi are indigenous breeds of which of the following animals?

a) Camel

b) Buffalo

c) Cattle

d) Goat

Inspired by: [pib] Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF)

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Q.2) National Scholarships Portal is one-stop solution through which various services starting from student application, application receipt, processing, sanction and disbursal of various scholarships to Students are enabled. With reference to the National Scholarship Portal, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The Portal is initiated by Ministry of Minority Affairs.
2. It provides gateway to various ministries scholarship initiatives.
3. All the scholarships are given directly into the bank accounts under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode through this portal.

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: National Scholarship Portal mobile app launched by Union Minority Affairs Ministry

 

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Q.3) With reference to India’s first indigenous Nuclear medical kit developed by INMAS (Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences), which of the given pairs is/are correctly matched?

1. Amifostine injection- Limits gamma radiation
2. EDTA injection- Uranium trapping in blood
3. Prussian blue tablets- Prevents Radioactive Poisoning

Select the correct Codes:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) Only 3

Inspired by: INMAS develops India’s first indigenous anti-nuclear medical kit

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Q.4) The Swayangsiddha Initiative against Human Trafficking is an initiative of which of the following States?

a) Bihar

b) Chhattisgarh

c) West Bengal

d) Odisha

Inspired by: Bengal scheme to combat human trafficking

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Q.5) Acropora, Favia and Pocillopora  are species of-

a) Corals found in Gulf of Mannar and Lakshadweep Islands

b) Parasites feeding on Corals

c) Sea Weed

d) Medicines obtained from Corals

Inspired by: Researchers dive in to restore coral ecosystems

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Q.1) Recently the ‘Exporting Corruption Report’ 2018 was released by-

a) IMF

b) Transparency International

c) UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC)

d) Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC)

Inspired by: India among nations with ‘no or little enforcement’ against foreign bribery: Report

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Distributed Ledger?

1. A distributed ledger is a database that is consensually shared and synchronized across network spread across multiple sites, institutions or geographies.
2. It allows transactions to have public “witnesses,” thereby making a cyberattack more difficult.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

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Q.3) With reference to the United Nations Interagency Task Force (UNIATF) consider the following statements:

1. UNIATF works under the WHO.
2. It aims for the prevention and control of communicable diseases and epidemics.
3. It reports once a year to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

All are correct.

Inspired by: [pib] UN Interagency Task Force (UNIATF) Award

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Q.4) The District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC) for comprehensive services to Divyangjans is an initiative of-

a) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

b) Ministry of HRD

c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Inspired by: [pib] National Conference of District Disability Rehabilitation Centres

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Q.5) Basel guidelines refer to broad supervisory standards formulated by the groups of central banks – called the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) of the Bureau of International Settlement (BIS).

With reference to the Basel Norms, which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Basel I- Risk Weighted Assets (RWA)
2. Basel II- Capital Adequacy Requirements
3. Basel III- Prompt Corrective Actions

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] How Basel III plugged regulatory loopholes

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Q.1) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved continuation of the Capacity Development Scheme (CDS) for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20. Which of the following statements about the CDS is/are correct?

1. The CDS is a Central Sector Scheme of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. The overall objective of the scheme is to augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for e-learning for Divyang students.

Select the correct codes:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves continuation of Capacity Development Scheme for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20

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Q.2) With reference to the Pilot of Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPPS) of the flagship PM-AASHA scheme, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a procurement initiative only for Oilseeds.
2. It will be implemented in all the districts and APMCs throughout the country.
3. If the prices in the market fall below the notified MSP maximum service charges up to 15% of the notified MSP will be payable to the farmers under this scheme.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: [pib] Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)

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Q.3) With reference to the Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs, consider the following statements:

1. An FDC drug includes two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients combined in a single dosage form.
2. The major advantage of FDCs is improved medication compliance by reducing the pill burden of patients.
3. If an adverse drug reaction occurs it is very easy to identify the active ingredient responsible for causing the reaction.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Govt prohibits manufacture, supply, sale of 328 FDC drugs

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Q.4) Consider the following statements about the e-Rythu App launched by Andhra Pradesh government:

1. It is aimed to enable small-scale farmers to market their produce at reasonable prices.
2. The app will help farmers looking to sell their produce to connect with the right buyers more efficiently in local language and receive the best possible prices.
3. It is developed by National Informatics Centre.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: Andhra launches e-Rythu to boost cashless farm ecosystem

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Q.5) The Khirki Mosque was recently in news was built in the regime of which of the following Delhi Sultanate/dynasty?

a) Mamluk Dynasty

b) Tughlaq Dynasty

c) Sur Empire

d) Sayyid Dynasty

Inspired by: ASI discovers 254 copper coins belonging to the medieval period in the premises of Khirki Mosque in New Delhi

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Q.1) Izmir International Trade Show was recently held in which of the following countries?

a) Mongolia

b) Turkmenistan

c) Kazakhstan

d) Turkey

Inspired by: [pib] India focus country in Izmir International Trade Show

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Q.2) Recently NITI Aayog set up a Model International Center for Transformative Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI) towards developing and deploying AI-led application-based research projects.

With reference to the ICTAI, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It is a collaboration of NITI Aayog with Microsoft.
2. It primarily aims to conduct advanced research to incubate AI-led solutions in three important areas – healthcare, agriculture and smart mobility only.
3. This initiative is part of NITI Aayog’s ‘National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence’.

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: [pib] Model International Center for Transformative AI (ICTAI)

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Q.3)  The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently issued a notification for bringing the HIV AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 in force. With reference to the act, which of the following statements is/are not correct?

1. This act mandates requirement for HIV testing as a pre-requisite for obtaining employment or accessing health care or education.
2. Every HIV infected or affected person below the age of 18 years has the right to reside in a shared household and enjoy the facilities of the household.

Select the correct codes:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Health Ministry issues a notification for bringing the HIV/AIDS Act, 2017 in force

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Q.4) Which of the following are the CSR Funded activities in Railways under the Rail Sahyog?

1. Construction of toilets
2. Providing free Wi-Fi
3. Provision of Benches
4. Bottle crushing machines
5. Dispensing of Contraceptives

Select the correct codes:

a) 1, 2, 3

b) 1, 2, 3, 4

c) 2, 3, 4, 5

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: [pib] “Rail Sahyog” web portal

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Q.5) VC 11184 is a –

a) Anti Radar System

b) Scorpene Class Submarine

c) Radar

d) Missile Tracking Ship

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